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Sunday, 30 October 2016

When life doesn't go as planned, the best way to move on is through retail therapy. When I say this I mean large scale retail therapy and the only proper place to get this is in London. London is a wonderful place that doesn't take too long to get to and is host to the wonderful Oxford Circus which is the high street capital. You emerge from the tube into a fashionable chaos and everything is just screaming buy me!! My friend Charlotte and I went shopping for what seemed like days and we got some fab pieces as well as trying on at least a few pieces that I either couldn't zip up (#bigboobproblems) or I had misread the label so what I thought was a size 8 was actually a size 18! I did spend quite a bit but I needed it! All the items will be featured in other blogs. After we were exhausted, we went to The Langham hotel where we went to palm court for afternoon tea. It was absolutely gorgeous! And very fancy. We had possets, sandwiches, scones and some really cute cakes! It was so lovely and we had a lovely time there.

Finally to conclude our amazing day out, we attended the newlookxelle event at Oxford Circus' new look. It was a fabulous event with talks, drinks, food, nail painting and of course a great goodie bag! I loved seeing the new collection from new look and hearing about how it would be styled and I even bought myself a pair of trousers for Autumn from new look. I had my nails painted in a lovely nude colour and the food and drinks were to die for! Check out their new collection online and in store.

Friday, 21 October 2016

One of my favourite things about autumn is the new shades of colours you can wear. My favourite by fair has to be the autumn red. It's such a lovely shade as it is darker than your normal red and it means Christmas is on it's way! After wearing a horrible red sweater for school for nearly 5 years at school, it really made me hate the colour. However after being given the freedom to wear what I want, I'm having red withdrawal-symptoms. These pieces are a gorgeous red colour that's perfect for the Autumn time. Not only are these pieces beautiful but also very figure-hugging (my favourite type of clothing 😉) Hopefully I can give u some inspiration for your new Autumn wardrobe!

The formal dress

Chi Chi Ellie Dress £59.99 £29.99

I'm in love with this beautiful red dress from chi chi London. I'm very sceptical about dresses with less stretchy material because of my unusual body shape but omg! It fits like a glove! Literally it's so perfect and hold everything in. The beautiful lace detailing across the bodice and hem just make this dress extra special! It's a great quality and now it's only £29.99, it is definitely worth the investment! I'm so happy and thankful to chi chi London for letting me have this beautiful piece.

The skirt

Velvet skirt Pretty little thing £10

This skirt was immediately added to my basket after I saw it. It was a no brainier! It was gorgeous and looked fantastic. However unfortunately when it arrived, it just doesn't really fit right. The problem is that I'm very tall and the high bit in the middle nearly shows my bum! So it would look lovely on someone shorter but unfortunately not a good purchase for a tall person! Message me if your interested in buying it! 😂

The lipstick

Lipstick £4.99

I know I've already mentioned this back in blog 17, but this is a fantastic lipstick that gives you the perfect red lips. It's very clever as the red colour is unique to you and it matches perfectly to your skin tone! I honestly think this is one of the best lipsticks that I've ever tried and it's so worth the £5! Just a reminder, it's not actually green on your lips!

Sunday, 16 October 2016

That moment when you're about to give in and cry for 4 hours straight all because your winged eyeliner has been wiped away with sweat, your lunch wasn't Dominos and you get rejected by your own cat. Only to be saved just in time by the glaring screen of the Asos sales page where you find yourselves the best bargains ever.

If you've read this blog for a while now, you've probably guessed I have a spending problem. Yes, my wardrobe is now 3 wardrobes. Yes, I have too many shoes. Yes, I have no money. But fashion is what makes my world go round. Each month in the first week I have a small spree where I'll buy a few select items that I've been eyeing up from the previous month, then I'll have to wait 3 more weeks for my next haul. September and October have been an interesting months as I'm still not quite back into the whole school thing... and I probably won't ever be but it's given me plenty of reasons to forget the hell of school and focus on the important things in life, like do I need this? The answer is always YES! This month Asos have saved me from 63 breakdowns by having a quick scroll through their sale tab. I've bought these items over this month and so they might not all still be available but just to let you know exactly how much of a money problem I have:

Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit £9.50 Asos

I have been searching for a good winter jumpsuit that I can wear casually as well as for formal occasions. I found this one in the sale and it is perfect! I got this in a size 8 and prayed hard that it would be long enough for my legs but it actually worked out great. The material is super stretchy and it falls in a really lovely way around the body. I really love the cut outs on the shoulders and the high neck as they are very on trend this season.
Rating: *****
Link: http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-jersey-jumpsuit-with-cold-shoulder/prd/5849957?iid=5849957

Jumper

Jumper £8 Asos

I had to pick up this top because I loved the colours on it! I thought it was such a cute little jumper that would be great for a cooler day. I didn't realise how cropped it would be and the fact that there are little holes around the top which makes it hard to wear anything but nude underneath. However I still really like it but just goes to show that you really need to look at the detail when buying clothes online. I have adapted to fit it and it's so soft and comfy!
Rating: ***
Link: http://www.asos.com/glamorous/glamorous-rainbow-chevron-fine-knit-sweater/prd/5973791?iid=5973791&clr=Multi

Top

Black velvet top £14 Asos

I have been searching high and low for a really nice black velvet top especially now velvet is on trend. I got this in the sale from Brave Soul for only £14 which was bargain and I was so happy when I got it. It fitted really well and I got it in a size S. It's perfect to wear for formal or casual situations so I think it's a great purchase.
Rating:****
Link: http://www.asos.com/brave-soul/brave-soul-velvet-crop-top/prd/6848336?iid=6848336

Sunday, 9 October 2016

Nothing excites me more than getting ready for a party. I'm one of those really sad people who spend way too long doing their makeup, dancing round my room in my underwear with songs blasting from my speakers. It's my way of avoiding doing that essay that's due Monday morning. But before all that can occur, I need to have found the dress I'm going to wear. I will try to find a dress from my volcano of a wardrobe, thinking about the theme and how formal the event is. I do spend hours trying on different dresses with different heels, perfecting how to hold my stomach in while talking and moving. Next comes the makeup. Do I have the colour eyeshadow I need? Glitter? Always. And if all else fails, I have a quick trip to Asos or Missguided to find a stunning dress for a seriously great price. I do try to reuse my dresses as much as possible but sometimes you just need that one online. I have what feels like hundreds of party dresses so picking my favourites has been hard. However these dresses have not cost the earth and I wear repeatedly, probably too much. You will be shocked at the prices of these pieces! You just have to try find the jewel in the haystack which takes forever I know. Here are my favourite party dresses:

Number 1

Dress Missguided £8, Shoes Lucy Choi £140

Probably one of the best pieces I've ever bought. I love this dress so so much and I've worn it tons. I got it in a size 8 but I had to alter the strap at the back to make it completely fit me and it was worth me doing that as now it's ready to wear for any occasion. This has to be my most favourite party dress as it feels amazing on and it was only £8!!

This gorgeous watch is the perfect accessory to match this dress as it's a sophisticated design yet subtle. It works perfectly with this formal outfit but would also be perfect for day to day wear. The beautiful simple design is classy and it's very inexpensive. In fact it's on sale at the moment so you should go check it out from my favourite watch retailer, House of watches! Fantastic quick service and delivery and they wont disappoint.
Rating: *****

Number 2

Dress Asos £22, Shoes New look £20

This is my most recent purchase for a black and white themed party but I will have to wear it again! It doesn't quite show how sparkly it is but it has the most wonderful outer fabric which is almost like netting, with a slip dress underneath. I had a bit of a dilemma with this as I ordered a size 8 to begin with but when I came it hardly fitted over my bum! So a few panicked hours later and I ordered a size 12 as I then thought it would be best to get a longer dress and then alter the body part to fit me. It worked out so well and I'm so pleased that I bought it!
Rating: *****

The perfect accessory to go with this outfit? A Pandora bracelet of course with this beautiful heart charm. I'm loving this charm as it's not like the others. It's a limited edition Pandora club charm and it's so sweet as it has 2016 engraved on the back of the charm. I think this is a wonderful memory to have on your bracelet and I highly recommend you invest in this gorgeous charm. The link below is from my favourite jewellers T.H.Baker. They are just fantastic as they have quality products at amazing prices and they have a great customer service if anything goes a little wrong. Delivery is quick too so get yourself a bargain now!
Rating: *****

Number 3

Dress H&M £7, Shoes New look £20

I bought this dress at the beginning of the year in the winter sales. I can't believe I spotted it at such an amazing price. I wasn't entirely convinced until I put it on and oh my, I transformed into this sophisticated lady. I think the colour is beautiful and it fits in perfectly for winter formal parties. Any of you who have seen me actually wearing this at a party may want to comment that I am in no way ladylike but at least I can give of that aura for the first few seconds. I have no link for this but I'm sure it wont be hard to find something like it!

Sunday, 2 October 2016

Let your inner witch out! It's October. Don't get too scared when I jump out at you behind a bush, I'm not crazy, just practising for Halloween. Yeah I know you have a whole month to plan your outfit BUT THATS ONLY A MONTH! Like you gotta look dead and hot which is very hard to master in a week. Some may call me excessive but please look back to my own outfits and you will see the details I went into. Anyone thinking of doing fake cuts etc., practise! It takes forever to get perfect.
I have been looking through a few high street shops to find their wackiest outfits that will make people remember you. Just use it as some inspo. If you not as bold as me to actually wear these outfits then tell me your suggestions. Halloween parties are the best lets be honest. Dressing up for parties is just so exciting and you want to make the effort be worth something.

Missguided

Leopard all-in-one £28, Missguided

If you know me, this was my famous leopard catsuit that I wore out one time. Admittedly mine was from H&M but this one is even cheaper! It's quite an interesting look and everyone will question your sanity but I think it's a fab look to show off your figure. The material is quite stretchy and it's figure hugging which will make any girl look fabulous.
Halloween rating: ****
Link: https://www.missguided.co.uk/halloween-leopard-print-unitard-multi

Topshop

Hairy fur ankle boots £69, Topshop

Legit these are furry boots. WHO DOESN'T WANT FLUFFY BOOTS? Purrfect for any outfit for Halloween these boots will boost your confidence by 100 as you will look fantastic head to toe and be 2 inches more above the ground. The only downside is the price but they are worth it as they can then be used for other occasions, not just Halloween.
Halloween rating: *****
Link: https://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/hairy-harry-fur-ankle-boots-5829191?bi=0&ps=20&Ntt=fur boots